Camilla and Prince Charles were treated to a special performance by some of Britain's best young ballet dancers at the Royal Ballet School in London's Richmond Park.

After the show the royal couple met and chatted with many of the students. Joining them at the gala was someone who has inspired a whole new generation of classical dance hopefuls - former Royal ballet prima ballerina, Darcey Bussell, the school's most famous alumni.

Prince Charles, who's patron of The Royal Ballet, with which the school is associated, delivered a short speech from the stage before sitting back to enjoy the young performers' efforts